The Premier League has introduced semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) to address delays and improve the accuracy of offside calls following criticism of lengthy VAR decisions. Clubs voted for SAOT last April, but implementation was delayed for trials. The technology led to the annulment of two goals over the weekend, illustrating its impact on officiating. SAOT relies on AI to streamline the offside review process while still requiring human verification before final decisions are made, further enhancing consistency in officiating without impacting other VAR-related incidents like penalties or red cards.
The introduction of semi-automated offside technology in the Premier League aims to enhance the speed and consistency of decision-making, addressing delays and controversies.
Clubs voted to implement semi-automated offside technology last April, but its rollout faced delays to ensure thorough trials and testing.
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